Experience

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  Accrington stanley football club

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

  Lead foundation phase coach

  • Head of the Foundation Phase department within Accrington Stanley FC’s Academy• Responsible for the management and development of part-time coaching staff within the Foundation Phase and ensured they deliveredcoaching sessions which were in line with the club’s philosophy and player pathway strategies• Responsible for designing and delivering the club’s first ever Foundation Phase curriculum for their EPPP audit• Member of the Academy Management Team and contributed to meetings regarding the progress of the Academy• Planned, prepared and delivered age-appropriate coaching sessions and led teams in competitive and friendly fixtures• Held regular meetings with the players to discuss their development and set future learning goals Show less

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  Blackpool football club

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  Lead foundation phase coach

  • Responsible for the management and development of the Foundation Phase within the Academy• Oversaw the launch and implementation of the Blackpool FC’s first Development Centre and Pre-Academy Centre• Devised, designed and delivered the Foundation Phase, Pre-Academy and Development Centre coaching curriculum and ensured theprogramme complied with Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) guidelines• Member of the Academy Management Team and contributed to meetings regarding the progress of the Academy• Oversaw the management and development of part-time coaching staff within the Pre-Academy and Development Centre• Contributed to the development and training of coaching staff through implementing coach education events• Led the forward thinking and age-appropriate development of the club’s Foundation Phase Academy squads and supported the playerstechnical, tactical and physical progression through delivery of a high-quality coaching programme Show less

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  Preston north end fc

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2020

  Lead foundation phase coach

  • Head of the Academy Foundation Phase department and oversaw the design and delivery of coaching for the club’s U6 to U11 squads• Oversaw the smooth running of Preston North End FC’s Pre-Academy and Development Centre and ensured all coaching was in line withthe club’s philosophy, ethos, vision and player pathway strategies• Responsible for designing, developing and enhancing the Foundation Phase, Pre-Academy and Development Centre coaching curriculumand ensured they were in line with Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) guidelines• Member of the Academy Management Team and contributed to meetings regarding the progress of the Academy• Monitored, managed and drove the performance and development of the squads within the club’s Academy Foundation Phase throughtailored coaching in line with Preston North End FC’s philosophy Show less

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  Fk bodø/glimt

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  Spillerutvikler

  • Implemented the Academy’s coaching methodology and rolled out this methodology in partner clubs across the county of Nordland• Led coaches to plan, prepare and create an age-appropriate, fun and developmental environment for the U6 to U12 players• Designed weekly coaching plans for the U6 to U12 Academy coaches, uploaded these and made sure they were accessible through theclub’s performance management system and ensured all coaching staff adhered to the club’s philosophy and methodology• Contributed to the design and development of the Academy’s ethos and ensured targets were measured, assessed and achieved• Managed and made certain all session plans and match preparations and evaluations were meticulously maintained and kept up to date• Held regular meetings with the players, guardians and key volunteers• Member of the Academy Management Team Show less

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  Blackburn rovers football club

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Monitor the delivery and contribute to the development of the Academy Coaching Programme in support of the Head of Coaching• Drive and manage the football technical meetings that will be held on a regular basis for the Youth Development Programme• Support the Head of Coaching in monitoring and implementing the key department KPI’s for Coaching• Develop knowledge of each player within the phase and monitor/evaluate their potential to support the decision making process• Deliver coaching and support to players and support the Senior Academy staff in team selections to ensure there is pathway for players Show less

  • Academy Manager (U9-U16)

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Head of Academy Football Operations

    Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Foundation Phase Coach

    Aug 2021 - Jan 2024